Stardew Valley is now available directly on the Nintendo Switch 2, but the launch hasn’t been entirely smooth. After players reported some problems, the game’s creator, ConcernedApe, quickly released an update to fix issues with playing online with friends. While the update helped, the developers are still working to resolve a few remaining bugs.
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New research reveals a surprisingly effective method for prompting large language models to generate malicious code, even those considered highly secure.
Our Mr. Hoskinson, ever the gentleman of mystery, did not divulge any particulars regarding this replacement for his legion of admirers, numbering in the millions. However, he did promise to illuminate us all during his inaugural YouTube stream of the forthcoming year-a prospect that I, for one, shall await with bated breath and unrestrained curiosity.
LEGO and The Pokémon Company are teaming up for the first time, with plans to release building sets starting in spring 2026. More sets are expected to follow the next summer. While details have surfaced online about nearly two dozen sets, a notable feature is that they appear to be constructed entirely from LEGO bricks and don’t include traditional minifigure characters, which some fans have expressed disappointment about.
Industry analysts, those modern-day soothsayers, have anointed Ripple among the titans of potential public listings, with valuations soaring to the dizzying heights of $50 billion. Yet, in the grand tapestry of human endeavor, what is wealth but a fleeting illusion? 💸
A novel mathematical approach establishes a direct link between the structure of information networks and the principles of intuitionistic logic.
Steam lets users sort their games by categories like single-player, multiplayer, and co-op, but the co-op section combines both online and local games. This means players often have to check each game’s details on the store page to see if it supports split-screen or couch co-op. While Steam uses tags to help with other features like dynamic libraries, this system isn’t perfect. Many tags are added by users, so they aren’t always accurate.
Researchers have developed a novel neural speech codec that significantly reduces bandwidth requirements without sacrificing audio quality.
The following games offer a slightly different experience. While some still involve combat, the real strength comes from gathering and using information. This information takes different forms in each game, but the core idea is consistent: simply fighting won’t be enough to win. You’ll need to learn about the game world and then use that knowledge to progress and overcome challenges.
Stardew Valley initially launched in 2016 and has been significantly updated and improved ever since. Although the developer is now primarily working on a new game called Haunted Chocolatier, Stardew Valley still receives updates that address issues, enhance gameplay, and introduce fresh content. The game arrived on Nintendo Switch in 2017, and fans with the new Switch 2 console were excited to find that Stardew Valley was available to play on it this Christmas.